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Mariano Rivera gave up a run Thursday in his 2013 debut, but he did pick up a save after entering a 4-1 game against the Red Sox.

Rivera got Will Middlebrooks to ground out and then struck out Jackie Bradley Jr. on three pitches to end the game. Of course, no one ever gets hits off Rivera the first time they face him. Still, he did look rather human tonight while walking Dustin Pedroia and giving up a double to Jonny Gomes.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

2 Months New York Yankees Comment

Mariano Rivera has been diagnosed with migraine headaches.

Mo has been having headaches for a couple weeks now, so the Yankees decided to get him checked out Friday. "When you have issues you want to make sure everything is OK,'' Rivera said of the CAT-scan and blood test. "They said it seems like migraine headaches.'' Rivera has pitched great this spring and it doesn't appear that the headaches will affect his availability for Opening Day. It's a situation to monitor.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

3 Months New York Yankees Comment

Making his spring debut, Mariano Rivera struck out two in a perfect inning Saturday against the Braves.

Hours after announcing his retirement, Rivera went out and turned in his usual performance. It was his first appearance in a game since he suffered a torn ACL last year.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

3 Months New York Yankees Comment

Mariano Rivera officially announced Saturday that he will retire after the 2013 season.

Rivera likely would have retired at the end of last year had he not torn his ACL, but this confirms earlier reports that this will be his final season. The all-time saves leader, Rivera should remain among the better fantasy closers in 2013. He's scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut later Saturday and expects to be ready for Opening Day.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

3 Months New York Yankees Comment

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Mariano Rivera will announce Saturday that he's retiring after the 2013 season.

This confirms the buzz passed along by ESPN's Buster Olney. Rivera, 43, hasn't had any setbacks following knee surgery and will have 2013 serve as his farewell tour.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

3 Months New York Yankees Comment

ESPN's Buster Olney writes that it's an "open secret" that Mariano Rivera intends to retire after the 2013 season.

Mariano Rivera RP NYY

3 Months New York Yankees Comment

Mariano Rivera (knee) will make his Grapefruit league debut Saturday.

There had been some speculation that Mo would appear on Wednesday, but it will be a few days later. Rivera will obviously have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, as he'll only need a few appearances. The all-time saves leader should be among the better fantasy closers in 2013.